The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ to end after upcoming season

After 23 years, Larry David says goodbye, to himself?

- By David Matthews

HBO’S “Curb Your Enthusiasm” will come to an end after its upcoming 12th season — for real this time.

Warner Bros.-discovery, along with star and creator Larry David, announced the news on Thursday.

“As CURB comes to an end, I will now have the opportunit­y to finally shed this ‘Larry David’ persona and become the person God intended me to be — the thoughtful, kind, caring, considerat­e human being I was until I got derailed by portraying this malignant character,” David said in a statement.

“‘Larry David,’ I bid you farewell,” he added. “Your misanthrop­y will not be missed. And for those of you who would like to get in touch with me, you can reach me at Doctors Without Borders.”

The first of 10 episodes in the final season will premiere on HBO on Feb. 4. The final episode will air April 17.

The long-running series — following an over-the-top version of David getting into increasing­ly frustratin­g situations and developing petty grievances — also features Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, Cheryl Hines, J.B. Smoove, Richard Lewis, Vince Vaughn and Ted Danson, who are all returning for the final season.

Viewers can also expect a bevy of A-listers to make brief appearance­s. Previous notable guest stars have included Michael J. Fox, Wanda Sykes, Jon Hamm, David Schwimmer, Rosie O’donnell, the cast of “Seinfeld” and many more.

The award-winning comedy series premiered in 2000 and aired for eight seasons before going on hiatus in 2011. It returned for Season 9 in 2017 before yet another break. Season 10 premiered in 2020, followed by Season 11 in 2021.

 ?? RICH FURY/GETTY IMAGES/TNS 2021 ?? Larry David plays a version of himself on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” which ends after its upcoming 12th season.
RICH FURY/GETTY IMAGES/TNS 2021 Larry David plays a version of himself on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” which ends after its upcoming 12th season.

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